The COVID-19 virus is not stagnant, instead the virus has undergone various variants since its initial spotting back in late 2019. From widely known strains like Omicron and Delta to more recent lesser known strains like BA2.5, the virus has continued to evolve and change as the pandemic continues. Below, there is a chart that […]
Strategies to reduce COVID-19 infection and spread Background: How to Live While COVID-19 is Spreading The CDC is responsible for protecting the public’s health, yet it has largely abandoned collective and systemic measures to protect people from COVID-19. Instead, since May 2021, the CDC has gone against the foundations of public health that are based
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Droplets and Aerosols When someone coughs or sneezes, some big drops of mucus leave their mouth. These large drops, or ‘droplets’, can carry the virus. Large drops can go far before falling to the floor. They can travel 6 to 12 feet. Six feet is the length of one twin mattress. When someone talks or
As schools face continuing questions about sustainably protecting even the most vulnerable groups from COVID, our newly updated toolkit aims to provide accurate, fact-checked information and up-to-date research summaries to help schools and communities make decisions that will keep ALL members of school communities safe. This toolkit emphasizes ways we can prioritize health and well-being
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